Among other temples which have a significant amount of gold and cash reserves are Laxminarayana Temple in Chamba district, Baba Balak Nath Temple in Hamirpur district, Chamunda Devi Temple in Kangra district, Bhimakali Temple in Shimla district and Mahamaya Balasundari Temple in Sirmaur district.

Thakur informed the state assembly that the state government had acquired 35 temples and the management of these temples had been overseen by the government.

It is worthwhile to mention here that these temples also utilize the funds for the marriage of girls from poor families, besides other social activities.

The funds are also used for the beautification of temples, expansion and creating amenities for devotees and tourists.

These temples are run under a trust and Deputy Commissioner of the concerned district holds the charge of head of the temple trust.

As a report of state government that was submitted in the High Court, the state government had submitted in 2018 that these temples had received Rs 361 crore in cash donations.

It is worthwhile to mention here that 20 per cent of gold is used under Gold Bond scheme of State Bank while 50 per cent gold is converted in biscuits or coins which is later sold to devotees at market rates.